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Industrial hemp or cannabis farm plantation. (Jessica Hyde/Getty Images). South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Ox Nche will be key for the Springboks in their clash against the All Blacks. (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Miss Universe Nigeria Contestant Ufa Dania representing Kwara | (Photo: missuniversenigeria.org) Ufa Dania, representing Kwara State in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, has garnered significant support from South African social media users after being bullied for her appearance.She currently stands third in public votes, behind Chidimma Adetshina and Edeifo Aikhuele. The pageant, which has seen contestants engage in various activities ahead of the finale on 31 August, has also included Adetshina, who joined after withdrawing from Miss SA 2024 due to safety concerns.Miss Universe Nigeria contestant Ufa Dania, representing Kwara State in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, has received…

Turbulent waves and icy conditions ahead for some regions. (Paul Souders/Getty Images) The South African Weather Service has warned of turbulent waves and icy conditions in several regions in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.Impact-based warningsA Yellow Level 2 warning for waves is in effect, which may cause damage to coastal infrastructure and disrupt small harbours and ports between Port Edward and Richards Bay.AdvisoriesExpect cold conditions in parts of the interior of the Eastern Cape and south-western regions of KwaZulu-Natal.The weather in your regionGauteng: Partly cloudy and cool.Pretoria 8°C/25°CJohannesburg 6°C/25°CVereeniging 0°C/22°CMpumalanga: Cloudy in the east with morning fog patches and drizzle. Elsewhere, it will…

South African potato prices have jumped 15% on average over the past week, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday, after black frost destroyed crops and tightened supplies in Limpopo province, a major producing region.Potatoes are a major starchy staple in South Africa, alongside maize meal and bread. The country produced 2.4 million tons of potatoes in 2023, making it the third-biggest producer in Africa, after Egypt and Algeria.Average national prices jumped 15% in the week to 28 August, data from Potatoes SA showed. The average price of 10 kg of potatoes was R85.31 on Wednesday, up from R74.24…

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admits consistently losing their star players is irritating but is happy they are able to change lives. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

The makeshift metal box where the dogs were found in Kensington, Cape Town. (Cape of Good Hope SPCA/Supplied) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

European demand for South African coal remains strong. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter says there are some positives from their series lost against the West Indies. (Daniel Prentice/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Flamingo Heights is an informal settlement in Lansdowne, Cape Town, which has roads and running water. (Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp) Flamingo Heights has 100 homes – and it has running water, sanitation and electricity. But it also has unemployment, blocked drains and electricity outages. In addition, the community has to deal with crime, substance abuse and domestic violence.Tucked away in the heart of Lansdowne in Cape Town is the little settlement of Flamingo Heights, established in 2014. On the face of it, this is an informal settlement with a difference: there are wide paths between shacks, and each home has its…